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June 2026

Invitations for the 2026 Annual Meeting & Adult Awards Banquet Have Been Sent

Many members will see them in their mailboxes this week, and some may have already received them.

We look forward to seeing everyone on Saturday, June 20th.

Youth Banquet Will Be Held Saturday, July 25th

Invitations will be sent after the June banquet. We can’t wait to celebrate our amazing youth!

Have you heard about BVL’s Mission 2 Million? 

Mission 2 Million is a commitment to raising $2,000,000 this year to fund life-changing programs like adaptive bowling, music therapy, and MYND VR.

"Brighten Veterans’ Lives" on a bigger scale than ever before! Join the mission.

Make Sure Your Address Is Current

Please double‑check your mailing address with your local association, especially if you have moved within the last few years. Prize checks and invitations will be sent to the address on file.

Congratulations Brian

Brian was recognized for his outstanding service and dedication to bowling when he received the Joyce Deitch Unity Award. What an amazing accomplishment!

Grateful for the Bowlers and Board Members Who Support Us!💙

We’re grateful for the incredible local support we receive at every event. It takes bowlers at every level to make our tournaments successful, and we couldn’t do it without you. Thank you to all the local board members and bowlers who step up and help.

55 Year Participation in the USBC Open Championships

Congratulations to Jerry Austin of Sparta, Michigan, on 55 years at the USBC Open Championships!

Austin made his tournament debut at the 1969 event in Madison, Wisconsin.

50 Year Participation in the USBC Open Championships

Congratulations to Larry Franz of Redford, Michigan, on 50 years of competing at the USBC Open Championships!

Franz made his tournament debut at the 1975 event in Dayton, Ohio.

Michigan Bowling Highlights

Bowlers across Michigan continue to deliver impressive scores and memorable weekends.

Follow along on Facebook and Instagram for statewide updates and tournament news.

2026 Calendar of Events

Annual Meeting & Awards Banquet

Holiday Inn – Midland

810 Cinema Drive, Midland, MI

June 20

Schildroth Invitational & Youth Awards Banquet

Royal Scot Bowling

4722 W Grand River Ave.

Lansing, 48906

July 25

Fall Workshop

Great Hall Banquet & Convention Center

5121 Bay City Rd

Midland, MI 48642

August 8

Michigan State USBC Senior Tournament 

Westgate Bowling Center

4486 Alpine Ave NW

Comstock Park, MI 49321

Note: Squad Time Change: 11:00 am 

October 17, 18, 23, 24, & 25

Michigan State USBC Senior Masters Tournament 

Century Bowl of Waterford

7345 Highland Road

Waterford MI, 48327

October 24 & 25

Michigan State USBC Queens 

Monitor Lanes

1700 South Euclid Ave

Bay City MI, 48706

November 7 & 8

Michigan State USBC Youth Masters 

Richfield Lanes

5340 Richfield Road

Flint MI, 48506

November 14 &15

Michigan State USBC Masters 

Century Bowl of Waterford

7345 Highland Road

Waterford MI, 48327

 November 21 & 22

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